Our client is a successful manufacturer based in Durham. They are currently looking for a Group Health and Safety Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.
Why Join this Company? This is a fantastic opportunity to join this manufacturer as a key member of the company’s leadership team. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package and the opportunity to work within a supportive team that values collaboration.
About the Group Health and Safety Manager Role
The main aim of this role is to establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with health and safety are adhered to.
Responsibilities of the Group Health and Safety Manager include:
• Ensure that all health and safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Ensure the Group of Companies meets it’s statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work – including statutory training and reporting.
• Liaise with the relevant statutory bodies (such as HSE, Fire & Rescue)
• Coach, mentor and encourage Departmental Managers to be responsible for safety, in the first instance of their sections.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments and COSHH records for all work equipment, operations and premises.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and that recommended improvements are implemented, as well as keeping all necessary documentation.
About You
As Group Health and Safety Manager, you will have several years of experience in health and safety roles, preferably within the FMCG sector, to understand industry-specific safety concerns, alongside relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH).
Other requirements of the Group Health and Safety Manager include:
• Ability to provide regular reports to the Board of Directors/Senior Leadership Team on relevant health and safety activities, KPIs and the health and safety performance of each of the companies.
• Strong leadership skills to manage safety teams and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Ability to support various audits across the groups such as SEDEX, customer and regulatory inspections
• Ability to effectively communicate safety protocols and procedures to employees at all levels.
• Valid UK Driving Licence due to required travel.
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